Population Ecology And Growth Dynamics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the number of births in ecology controlled by?
A
The natural reproductive potential of the species
2
Q
What is biotic potential?
A
Survival potential of the young of a species
3
Q
What are density dependant factors?
A
Food supply and disease
4
Q
Environmental resistance?
A
Explains mortality rates controlled by environmental factors
5
Q
Optimum population?
A
Ideal balance between people and resources
6
Q
Over population?
A
Too many people in area available with resources
7
Q
Negative environmental implications of growing ecological footprints?
A
Climate change More land taken for settlement Degradation of ecosystems Over cultivation Depletion of fish stocks
